HomeMachineryControls & automationpw to aw cross-post test 1 updatedpw to aw cross-post test 1 updatedDec 28th, 2016pw to aw cross-post test 1Supplier Newsei3 Completes Acquisition of Cognitive Solutions and Innovation AGei3, an IIoT solution provider, completed the acquisition of Cognitive Solutions and Innovation AG (COGSI AG) of Zurich. COGSI will assume the ei3 brand and is being re-branded as ei3 Europe.Take FiveWhen is a Retrofit Appropriate for Packaging Machinery?Retrofits of existing packaging machinery can result in substantial cost savings, and enable an incremental approach to Industry 4.0 initiatives. But they may not always be the right choice.Controls & automationLinear Servo Track System Allows Production-on-Demand for Liquid FillingWith the help of a track system from B&R, this Polish OEM is building machines that make it practical for liquid products CPGs, like cosmetics or pharma companies, to plan for short and specialized product runs.Supplier NewsMotion Industries Acquires Kaman Distribution GroupThe addition of Kaman will boost Motion’s concentration in core industrial products and services as well as in the growing technical/automation arenas, including precision engineering.Supplier NewsBeckhoff ‘s TwinCAT Automation Software Turns 25Celebrating a quarter century of success, the Beckhoff engineering and runtime platform continues to deliver maximum functionality through bold decisions and a drive for innovation.Controls & automationEnclosed Drive SystemSiemens launches the SINAMICS G120XE enclosed drive system designed specifically for industrial pump, fan, and compressor applications in a wide variety of markets.Controls & automationStepper Motor I/O TerminalBeckhoff’s EL7062 dual-channel EtherCAT terminal enables the direct connection of two stepper motors in the medium power range of up to 3 A and for a voltage range of 8–48 V.Controls & automationSpeed StarterThe CONTACTRON speed starter from Phoenix Contact offers functions common in a variable frequency drive without the complexities. It provides ramp-up and ramp-down functions while the motor is under load, which a soft starter cannot.Controls & automationAC DrivesAutomationDirect’s WEG CFW500 AC drives series is designed to supports four different control modes, including closed-loop flux vector and torque control.HomeCompact Low-Profile Power SuppliesControls & automationLinear Position SensorBalluff’s magnetostrictive linear position sensor, featuring a Siemens controller, provides absolute position information over distances of up to 250 meters when used as part of its position measuring system.HomeThe Danfoss VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 Now Available in an Enclosure — Product Stocked for Quick TurnaroundThe VLT Soft Starter MCD 600 Enclosed provides a flexible solution to potentially long lead times that are currently seen in the industry.Supplier NewsSoftware for SCARA RobotsEpson Robots’ Epson RC+® Express software can program Epson SCARA robots for users with little-to-no programming experience, enabling manufacturers to develop robotic programs to overcome cost and time barriers associated with running industrial robots.Controls & automationVacuum Technology Solves Palletizing ChallengeWhile palletizing corrugated cases is a regular automation application, doing so in a cold room that is regularly hosed with water to stay clean is especially challenging.Controls & automationBringing Flexibility to Breakpack ProductionAdvanced controls let this maker of banding equipment bring a whole new level of quick-change flexibility to manufacturers delivering ‘breakpacks’ to their retailer customers.Controls & automationElectronic Position IndicatorSIKO’s AP10 IO-Link electronic position indicator with communication interface is used for monitored format adjustment to reduce setup times and increase machine efficiency.HomeFesto Integrates Electric Automation and PneumaticsAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, Festo showcased its new Simplified Motion Series combining pneumatics and electric automation along with its new gripper technologies.Supplier NewsRegal Beloit Completes Merger with Rexnord PMC Creating Regal Rexnord Corp.The new company will bring an expanded range of product and digital solutions aimed at helping increase customers’ efficiency and productivity.Controls & automationAir Flow Monitoring Supports Colgate-Palmolive’s Sustainability InitiativesIIOT-enabled flow sensor helps consumer products company reduce the wasted energy from its pneumatic systems.HomePosital Fraba Exhibits Cube and Measuring Wheel Incremental EncodersThe company’s incremental encoders provide accurate measurements for highly precise motion control applications.
